NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Practice Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client on the postpartum unit has a proctoepisiotomy. The nurse should anticipate administering which medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Docusate sodium (Colace) is a stool softener, appropriate to prevent straining and promote healing after a proctoepisiotomy.
Question 2 of 5
A client is admitted to the unit 2 hours after an injury with second-degree burns to the face, trunk, and head. The nurse would be most concerned with the client developing what?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Laryngeal edema is a critical concern with facial and head burns due to the risk of airway obstruction.
Question 3 of 5
The physician has ordered Amoxil (amoxicillin) 500 mg capsules for a client with esophageal varices. The nurse can best care for the client's needs by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Capsules can be difficult to swallow and may lodge in esophageal varices, increasing the risk of bleeding. An alternate form, such as a liquid, is safer.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with pneumonia who is allergic to penicillin. Which antibiotic is safest to administer to this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Erythromycin is a macrolide, safe for penicillin-allergic clients, unlike cefazolin, amoxicillin, or ceftriaxone, which are beta-lactams with cross-reactivity risks.
Question 5 of 5
A client with hepatitis C is scheduled for a liver biopsy. Which would the nurse include in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hepatitis C increases bleeding risk, so coagulation studies are done before a liver biopsy to ensure safety. The client lies on the right side post-procedure, enemas aren't needed, and the procedure is invasive with some pain.